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1. 2019 Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...of its resident population, any factors that the District Health Board believes may adversely affect the health status of that population, and the needs of that population for services. • To promote the reduction of adverse social and environmental effects on the health of people and communities. • To monitor the delivery and performance of services by it and by persons engaged by it to provide or arrange for the provision of services. • To participate, where appropr...

2. Joanne Barbara Noble - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...days during March to May 2015. The Council publicly notified its ·decisions on the Proposed Coastal Plan provisions and matters raised in submissions on 1 September 2015. Sixteen appeals were subsequently lodged with the Environment Court. 1 Environmental Management Services 2016. RMA Plan Evaluation Project: Review of Schedule 1 Statutory Process 4 775 Structure 18. The Proposed Plan applies to the "coastal environment". The coastal environment includes the coas...

3. 16-May-2020-Regional-Plan-Waste-for-Otago-with-PC1-proposed-amendments.pdf [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...Control Act 1941 The Resource Management Act, the Regional Policy Statement for Otago and this Plan do not replace, but complement, this other legislation. Some legislation deals specifically with the management of hazardous substances. Organisms designated as pests are dealt with in the Biosecurity Act 1993. The Meat Act 1981 and the Food Act 1981 have waste management implications for the industries governed by these statutes. Other hazardous substances are the subject of spec...

4. 2021-05-24 NPSREG Implementation Guide [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...demand for electricity and achieve the Government’s target of 90% renewable energy. Second, renewable electricity generation (REG) is being unduly impeded by variable provisions in local authority policies and plans and changing attitudes to the environmental effects of development associated with REG activities.5 In response, the NPS REG seeks to ensure that: • the relevant benefits of REG and the national significance of associated activities are more explicitly recognised i...

5. ENV-2016-CHC-000071 Affidavit of Mr Murray Valentine [pdf, 18 MB]

   ...Solicitor: David Wilding Wilding Law POBox 29473 Christchurch Telephone 358 9988 dave@wildinglaw.co.nz INTHEMATIER AND BETWEEN AND of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for declarations under Part 12 of the Act ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-000071) Applicant MACKENZIE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent AFFIDAVIT OF MURRAY GRAHAM VALENTINE +e. Sworn this! 2 day of December 2016 Counsel: Kelvin Reid Levell, 148 Victori...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 001 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...benefit of present and future generations; (iii) Manakitanga: the process by which Tangata Whenua show respect, generosity and care for freshwater and for others. (iv) Governance: the responsibility of those with authority for making decisions to design a way that prioritises the health and wellbeing of fresh water. (v) Stewardship: the obligation of all New Zealanders to manage freshwater in a way that ensures it sustains present and future generations; and (vi) Care and Respect:...

7. Environment Court annual report 2009 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...E.49 5 Judge Bollard was appointed a Judge of the Planning Tribunal on 11 April 1988 and Principal Judge of the Environment Court on 3 May 2003. Under Judge Bollard’s leadership, the court introduced a number of initiatives designed to support the efficient and effective management and disposal of court business. Judge Bollard was highly regarded in both a personal and professional capacity. His dedicated service to New Zealand as a member of the Judiciary for ove...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 200 Director-General of Conservation v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 662 KB]

   ...Sub-Activities Operation, repair and maintenance of the roading network Operation, repair and maintenance of the rail network {KiwiRail 229} New roads or additions or alterations to existing roads …. Section 1.4 Definitions Designated Rail Corridor Land that is designated for railway purposes. {KiwiRail 233} Grazing The use of land for the keeping of livestock, where not part of farming. This definition only applies to rules for “grazing” as a land...

9. ORC - Summary of Evidence - Felicity Boyd - 9 November 2021 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...The Council resolved to prepare PC8 in August 2019 and work commenced immediately on its development. The following month, the Government released its Action for healthy waterways discussion document, along with a draft NPSFM and draft National Environmental Standard for Freshwater (NESF). This indicated an imminent and significant shift in the management of freshwater nationally. In October 2019, Professor Peter Skelton completed his investigation of ORC and provided a report out...

10. Appendix-20-ATH-2012014503.00-Decision.pdf [pdf, 271 KB]

    ...expiring on 1 July 2034. Richard Munneke POLICY AND CONSENTS MANAGER 30 July 2012 REASON FOR THE DECISION 1. This abstraction is riparian and as such, the application has been assessed by Manawatu/Wanganui Regional Council’s Environmental Scientist – Water Quantity, Raelene Mercer. Ms Mercer notes that application is within the core allocation limit for this zone. As these abstractions are riparian and have an irrigation component that is to be non-essential, con...